FDA Approves First Subcutaneous Infliximab Product - Center for …
WEBOct 23, 2023 · The FDA approved Celltrion USA’s Zymfentra (infliximab-dyyb), the world’s first and only subcutaneous infliximab product. Zymfentra is approved as a novel drug, and its development is based on Remicade (reference intravenous infliximab). The intravenous version of Zymfentra is marketed as Inflectra (also, infliximab-dyyb), Celltrion's ...
FDA Approves Fifth Pegfilgrastim Biosimilar, Fylnetra
WEBJun 1, 2022 · The FDA approved Fylnetra, the fifth approval for a pegfilgrastim biosimilar in the United States. The FDA has approved the fifth pegfilgrastim biosimilar for the US market, Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Kashiv Biosciences’ Fylnetra (pegfilgrastim-pbbk), referencing Neulasta. Fylnetra is the third biosimilar …
First Rituximab Biosimilar, Truxima, Launches in the United States
WEBNov 7, 2019 · Teva and Celltrion have announced the launch of their biosimilar rituximab, Truxima, in the United States. The product is being offered at a 10% discount to the list price of reference product, Rituxan. The product will begin to reach patients on November 11. Truxima will be available at $845.55 for a 100-mg vial and $4227.75 for a 500-mg vial ...
Canada Approves High-Concentration Humira Biosimilar
WEBJan 3, 2023 · Samsung Bioepis announced the Canadian approval of its high-concentration (HC), citrate-free formulation of its biosimilar referencing Humira (adalimumab). Hadlima HC was developed through a commercialization agreement between Samsung Bioepis and Organon. The approval comes almost 4 years after Health Canada’s initial approval of the low-concentration version of Hadlima (SB5) in May 2018.
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WEBSeptember 24th 2024. Part 2 of our series diving into the Association for Accessible Medicines' (AAM) latest report discusses that while generics and biosimilars saved $445 billion in 2023, their potential is hindered by high patient costs, drug shortages, and ineffective policies, underscoring the need for reforms to fully realize their benefits.
FDA Approves Semglee Insulin Glargine as First Interchangeable …
WEBJul 29, 2021 · The FDA has approved Biocon Biologic's Semglee insulin glargine as an interchangeable biosimilar, referencing Lantus. The approval carries with it many hopes for stronger competition in the insulin market, which is dominated by a handful of brands and characterized by stubbornly high prices. The approval of Semglee was much anticipated; it …
FDA Approves Pfizer's Rituximab Biosimilar, Ruxience
WEBJul 23, 2019 · This article has been updated. The FDA has approved Pfizer’s rituximab biosimilar, Ruxience (rituximab-pvvr), referencing Rituxan. The biosimilar was approved to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis. The fact that …
Eli Lilly Launching Lower-Priced Authorized Generic of Its Insulin …
WEBMar 4, 2019 · Eli Lilly and Company said Monday it is introducing a lower-priced authorized generic of its insulin lispro injection (Humalog) in the United States. The generic will have a list price 50% lower than the current Humalog list price. The price of insulin has been top-of-mind for many lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, starting with a Senate ...
Despite Steep Discounts, Humira Biosimilars Are Priced More Than ...
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Throughout 2023, 9 FDA-approved adalimumab biosimilars are projected to enter the US market. As of the second week of July 2023, 8 had entered the market, beginning with Amgen’s Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) in January. Amjevita launched with a dual price strategy, where 2 versions of the drug would launch at 2 different prices (5% and 55% lower than the current price of Humira) to both entice ...
FDA Approves First Stelara Biosimilar, Wezlana - Center for …
WEBNov 1, 2023 · The FDA approved Amgen’s Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as the first biosimilar to reference Stelara (ustekinumab). The biosimilar was also approved with an interchangeability designation. Stelara is an interleukin-12 and interleukin-23 antagonist used for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn disease, and …